Comparison

My LapTimer vs TABATA Timer / Interval Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My LapTimer

This app is designed for runners to easily track laps and interval training directly from their smartwatch. It provides real-time data like elapsed time, distance, pace, and heart rate, with options for custom lap distances and rest times. The companion iPhone app allows for data management and sharing.

Highlights
  • Single-tap lap start/stop
  • Real-time pace and distance display
  • Optional heart rate tracking
  • Customizable lap distances
  • Rest time between laps
  • HealthKit integration for Activity rings
  • Data export to CSV
Features
Read full description

My LapTimer is primarily a native Watch app for runners doing laps or interval training. It is easy to start and stop a lap with a single tap: • no countdown timer to start • no swiping or double-taps to finish a lap. The native Watch app works even when the iPhone is not present. Elapsed time, distance (as reported by the Watch) and pace and, optionally, heart rate are displayed while running. Lap distance, duration and pace are saved on the Watch and these can be viewed by swiping right to left. Distance, duration and calories are also optionally stored in HealthKit and contribute to the Activity rings. Workout location and type can be selected above the HealthKit switch on the 3rd screen on the Watch: this is the app's Settings screen. Distance and pace can be displayed in metric or imperial measurements. Multiple consecutive laps can be timed - the Multiple Laps switch on the watch app's settings screen below the Haptic Feedback switch. These are sent to HealthKit as a single workout. The Fitness app shows the number of laps in the workout. There can be a rest time between laps: set the switch on the watch's Settings screen. Double-tap to finish a workout when there are multiple laps. If the lap distance is known then set this on the Settings screen. It will be recorded as the distance rather than what the watch detects. This is useful when the workout is indoors. Heart rate can be optionally shown on the first screen. There is a switch on the Settings screen. Haptic feedback after every mile or 1000 meters can be selected. At the bottom of the list of completed laps there is a Clear button to delete all the laps in the Watch app's database; this could be used at the start of a session. The companion iPhone app can be used to view, modify and delete laps, as well as share any day's laps or multiple days' laps as a CSV file via email e.g. send to your coach. Data is transferred from the Watch to the paired iPhone whenever the completed lap times screen in the Watch app is viewed by swiping right to left on the main screen and the iPhone app is nearby and active. The app's database on the iPhone can be backed up using iTunes File Sharing. REVIEW "This App does just what I want it to do. Multiple laps, with individual lap times, distance & speed. It’s ideal for Tempo training and works a treat Highly recommended" CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any issues, please send an email via the App Support button on the iTunes Ratings and Review screen or the Developer Website link.

About

TABATA Timer / Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity workouts like Tabata. Easily set up custom workout routines with adjustable intervals, rest periods, and set counts. Personalize the timer with custom colors, sounds, and notifications for a tailored training experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited timer creation
  • Customizable intervals (warm-up, workout, rest, cool-down)
  • Adjustable set counts
  • Color and text customization
  • Background notifications
  • Dark mode support
Features
Read full description

It's a timer app suitable for Tabata training. All features are completely free to use. Features: - Quick start-up and comfortable operability. Create unlimited timers. - Freely set warm-up, ready, workout, interval, cool-down seconds, and set counts. - Customize colors, texts, background notifications, sounds, speeches, vibrations, screen flashes and icon badges. - Dark mode - Free URL scheme: tabatatimer:// --- What is Tabata Training? The Tabata Training workout requires 8 intervals of 20 seconds-all-out intensity exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest. Many of you might think how can one do 8 intervals in just 4 minutes? However, according to the research result by Professor Tabata, it is proven the best cardio workout as one can achieve both the aerobic and anaerobic exercises at the same time. Tabata training is a workout with high intensity and high efficiency. Quoted from: http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/rs/category/tokushu/150715/

Screenshots

My LapTimer4 screens
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TABATA Timer / Interval Timer at Free against My LapTimer's $0.99. My LapTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TABATA Timer / Interval Timer is free to download; My LapTimer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, TABATA Timer / Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
My LapTimer versus TABATA Timer / Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LapTimerTABATA Timer / Interval Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodfrey RaftesathFugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

My LapTimer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TABATA Timer / Interval Timer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My LapTimer

No in-app purchases

None

TABATA Timer / Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My LapTimer free?
My LapTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TABATA Timer / Interval Timer free?
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My LapTimer or TABATA Timer / Interval Timer have ads?
TABATA Timer / Interval Timer shows ads; My LapTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, My LapTimer or TABATA Timer / Interval Timer?
My LapTimer ships an update fortnightly, and TABATA Timer / Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, My LapTimer was updated on October 1, 2026 and TABATA Timer / Interval Timer on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons